Neal Kedzie

Neal Kedzie
Wisconsin State Senate District 11
Incumbent
In office
2003 - Present
Term ends
January 3, 2015
Years in position	10
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$49,943/year
Per diem	$88/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 2, 2010
First elected	2002
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	N/A
Prior offices
Assembly Member, Wisconsin State Assembly
1997 - 2001
Education
Bachelor's	University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, 1978
Personal
Birthday	01/27/1956
Place of birth	Waukesha, WI
Religion	Catholic
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Neal Kedzie (b. January 27, 1956) is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate. He has represented District 11 since 2002. He had been the Assistant Majority Leader from 2004 to 2006. Previously, from 1996 to 2002, he was in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was the Town Chair of LaGrange from 1988 to 1998 and a Supervisor on the Town Board from 1987 to 1988. He has also been a part of the Jefferson County Republican Party and the Wanicesha County GOP.

Kedzie's professional experiences include government relations representative; commercial and industrial coordinator, and facilities manager.

Kedzie earned a BS and did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kedzie served on the following committees:

Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013
• Energy, Consumer Protection, and Government Reform, Vice Chair
• Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications
• Natural Resources, Chair
• Joint Review on Criminal Penalties, Co-chair

2011-2012

At the beginning of the 2011 legislative session, Kedzie served on the following committees:

Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011
• Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education
• Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce and Government Operations, Vice Chair
• Natural Resources and Environment, Chair

2009-2010

At the beginning of the 2009 legislative session, Kedzie served on the following committees:

Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009
• Children and Families and Workforce Development
• Commerce, Utilities, Energy, and Rail
• Environment
• Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources

Elections

2010

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2010

Kedzie ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate District 11. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary election. He defeated Democrat L D Rockwell in the November 2, 2010 general election.

Wisconsin State Senate, District 11 (2010) General Election
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Neal Kedzie (R)		55,121	75.37%
L.D.Rockwell (D)		17,955	24.55%

Wisconsin Senate, District 11 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Neal Kedzie (R)		26.609	99.79%

2006

On November 7, 2006, Neal Kedzie won re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate, District 11.

Neal Kedzie raised $106,523 for his campaign, while L D Rockwell raised $3,151.

Wisconsin State Senate, District 11 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
Neal Kedzie (R)		45,643
L D Rockwell (D)		22,038

Sponsored legislation

Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Kedzie includes:

• A bill creating tax exemptions for older taxpayers
• A bill prohibiting a person from renting or purchasing a vehicle while their license is revoked for intoxicated driving

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Kedzie is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Kedzie raised a total of $460,099 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.

Neal Kedzie's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11		$37,746
2010	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11		$78,868
2008	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11		$75,202
2006	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11		$106,523
2004	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11		$16,557
2002	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11		$66,410
2000	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 43		$59,845
1998	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 43		$18,948
Grand Total Raised			$460,099

2012

Kedzie was not up for election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $37,746.

Wisconsin State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2012
Northwestern Mutual Life	$1,000
Wisconsin Realtors Association	$1,000
Gleisner Iii, William C	$1,000
Dubois, Charles C	$1,000
Waste Management	$1,000
Total Raised in 2012	$37,746
Source:Follow the Money

2010

Kedzie won re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $78,868.

Wisconsin State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2010
Wiswell, William C	$1,800
Daniels, Daniel R	$1,000
Gill, Deepak	$1,000
Martin, Sandra	$1,000
Huss, Gary D	$1,000
Total Raised in 2010	$78,868
Source:Follow the Money

2008

Kedzie was not up for election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $75,202.

Wisconsin State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2008
Pfizer	$1,000
General Electric	$1,000
Taylor, Carol	$1,000
Antoniou, Irene	$1,000
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association	$1,000
Total Raised in 2008	$75,202
Source:Follow the Money

2006

Kedzie won re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $106,523.

Wisconsin State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2006
Wisconsin Institute of Cpas	$1,000
Braden, Mark	$1,000
Dimiceli, Corinne	$1,000
Woznicki, Laurence	$1,000
Mann, Richard	$1,000
Total Raised in 2006	$106,523
Source:Follow the Money

2004

Kedzie was not up for election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $16,557.

Wisconsin State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2004
Wal-Mart	$1,000
Wisconsin Credit Union League	$1,000
Wisconsin Bankers Association	$1,000
Pfizer	$1,000
Wisconsin Dental Association	$1,000
Total Raised in 2004	$16,557
Source:Follow the Money

2002

Kedzie won election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $66,410.

Wisconsin State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2002
Wisconsin Credit Union League	$1,000
Petersen, William	$1,000
Mann, Richard A	$1,000
Johnson Controls	$1,000
Wisconsin Realtors Association	$1,000
Total Raised in 2002	$66,410
Source:Follow the Money

2000

Kedzie won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2000. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $59,845.

Wisconsin State Assembly 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 2000
Seymour, Daniel	$500
Wisconsin Realtors Association	$500
Wright, Robert	$500
Boward, Tracy	$500
Ettner, Michael	$500
Total Raised in 2000	$59,845
Source:Follow the Money

1998

Kedzie won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1998. During that election cycle, Kedzie raised a total of $18,948.

Wisconsin State Assembly 1998 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Neal Kedzie's campaign in 1998
Patrick, John M	$500
Enterprise Rent-A-Car	$500
Wisconsin Builders-Bldg a Better Wisconsin	$500
Mann, Richard A	$500
Borden, J Michael	$500
Total Raised in 1998	$18,948
Source:Follow the Money

External links

Suggest a link

Wikipedia® has an article on:

Neal Kedzie

• Campaign website
• Sen. Kedzie's Wisconsin Senate website
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
• Neal Kedzie on State Surge
• Kedzie on Facebook

Personal

Kedzie and his wife, Kerrie, have three children; Erika, Ryan, and Sean.

References

Political offices
Preceded by '	Wisconsin State Senate District 11 2002–present	Succeeded by NA